This was intended to be a reverse chronological and comprehensive list of all changes to this page- however its far from complete- to see a complete history of events, click the 'History' tab on the main calendar.
2009
“The Art of Sustainability: How to Transform a Northeast Homestead into a Model of Sustainability”
with Andrew Faust
August 24-28, 2009
at the School of Living Arts for Creativity & Ecological Culture, New Lebanon, NY (Berkshires/ Hudson Valley)
Topics will include: Permaculture principles; Building soil for healthy and productive gardens & orchards; Working with water systems: solar pumps, constructed wetlands, reeds, rocks and other plants for filtration; Bioregionalism: design, history & economics; Sustainable forest management practices (selective cutting and logging); Identifying wild varieties of herbs and trees, and much more.
Tuition is $395. The workshop is open to everyone, from beginners to graduates of the Permaculture Design Certification program. We have a few spaces left.
Please check the website www.SchoolLivingArts.com under “Programs in Ecological Culture” and click on the name of the workshop. You can read a day by day course outline, details about accommodations and register online. Camping is available at Powell House Quaker Retreat Center in Old Chatham. To reserve a camping space call 518-794-0025 ext 10 and reference the name of this workshop in your message. Or call 970-275-1525 for any questions.
2008
Friday evening, October 17, 2008 * 7-8:45 PM, 2nd Congregational Church – 16 Court Square Greenfield, MA Gardening Like the Forest I: Home-Scale Ecological Food Production Healthy forests maintain, fertilize, and renew themselves, naturally. Wouldn’t you like to grow an abundant food-producing ecosystem like this in your back yard? You can! Edible forest gardens mimic the structure and function of natural forests through all their stages of development and grow food, fuel, fiber, fodder, fertilizers, farmaceuticals, and fun. We can meet our own needs and regenerate healthy ecosystems at the same time! This talk is a benefit in support of Valley Community Land Trust. Suggested donation: $10. No one turned away for lack of funds. More info at http://www.vclt.org.
Saturday, October 18, 2008 * 9a-4pm Shelburne Line Road - Colrain, MA Gardening Like the Forest II: Case Studies in HomeGarden Design
How might we apply the principles and ideas of forest gardening to actual sites where people live in our region? This “walk and talk” workshop will use Valley Community Land Trust home sites as examples of how to start an edible forest garden. Join us as we learn to articulate design goals, analyze and assess sites, schematically design landscapes, and develop ideas for perennial polycultures of multipurpose plants. Bring your own lunch and be ready to be outdoors most of the day – rain or shine. We highly recommend attending Friday night’s talk before attending this workshop. Sliding scale fee - suggested $50 per person. Limited enrollment – sign up now! More info at http://www.vclt.org.
The ValleyCommunityLand Trust (VCLT) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that holds title to land, considering it neither as private nor public property, but as a sacred resource to be held in trust for present and future generations. Since 1977, when VCLT was incorporated, they have acquired through donations and purchase, over 200 acres of land in FranklinCounty, MA. This land has provided homes for more than 50 people and provided a base for agriculture, forestry and various cottage industries. www.VCLT.org
Dave Jacke, primary author of the award winning two-volume book Edible Forest Gardens, has studied ecology and design since the 1970s, and has run his own design firm—Dynamics Ecological Design—since 1984. Dave is an engaging and passionate teacher of ecological design and permaculture. He has designed, built, and planted landscapes, homes, farms, and communities in the many parts of the United States, as well as overseas. He holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Simon's Rock College and a M.A. in Landscape Design from the Conway School of Landscape Design. www.edibleforestgardens.com
November 2006 - March 2007
An Introduction to Permaculture Fundamentals of Sustainable Design at Greenfield Community College, Greenfield, MA
A 7-week course meets Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm
Beginning February 28th
Instructor: Kay McGrenaghan Cafasso
This is an affordable introduction to the world of permaculture. We will meet to explore the principles and ethics of permaculture design, practical tools for creating sustainable human communities that integrate, and even regenerate, natural systems. We will apply these principles at our own local level regarding: urban or rural buildings & gardens; land use; community development; food, energy and water infrastructures. Join us and become inspired!
To register go to: http://catalog.gcc.mass.edu/schedule/noncredit/
and select course # CSW 629
This year the Ecological Landscaping Association (ELA) is hosting its 13th Annual Conference and Eco-Marketplace at the MassMutual Center In Springfield. For three days, March 1-3, the ELA will host 45 vendors, 22 speakers (w/ 2 keynotes), 25 sessions, a full day pre-conference Soil Foodweb workshop and 15 demonstrations. There will be presentations, products and services that provide green solutions for the landscape– for both homeowners and professionals alike.
This exciting annual conference features keynotes by Paul Stamets and Elaine Ingham. Michael Pollan, author of Botany of Desire, calls Mr. Stamets a visionary whose revelation on "the possibilities fungi hold for healing the environment will fill you with wonder and hope." Dr. Elaine Ingham is one of the world's preeminent experts on soil fertility and health. Her research provides deep insight into the relationship between soil and plants.
The conference will include many speakers, demonstrations, workshops and vendors. Conference tracks will include a Friday track led by Dave Jacke, leading proponent of permaculture design and author of the recently published and very comprehensive series, Edible Forest Gardens. There will also be a full day Pre-Conference workshop led by Dr. Elaine Ingham.
Please join us in celebrating green solutions for the landscape!
For more information visit: www.ecolandscaping.org
NEW ENGLAND SOS a self-organized sustainability open space Creating sustainability right here, right now! February 3-4 @ Sirius Community, Shutesbury, MA
register online now: http://newenglandsos.wetpaint.com
This was intended to be a reverse chronological and comprehensive list of all changes to this page- however its far from complete- to see a complete history of events, click the 'History' tab on the main calendar.
2009
“The Art of Sustainability: How to Transform a Northeast Homestead into a Model of Sustainability”
with Andrew Faust
August 24-28, 2009
at the School of Living Arts for Creativity & Ecological Culture, New Lebanon, NY (Berkshires/ Hudson Valley)
Topics will include: Permaculture principles; Building soil for healthy and productive gardens & orchards; Working with water systems: solar pumps, constructed wetlands, reeds, rocks and other plants for filtration; Bioregionalism: design, history & economics; Sustainable forest management practices (selective cutting and logging); Identifying wild varieties of herbs and trees, and much more.
Tuition is $395. The workshop is open to everyone, from beginners to graduates of the Permaculture Design Certification program. We have a few spaces left.
Please check the website www.SchoolLivingArts.com under “Programs in Ecological Culture” and click on the name of the workshop. You can read a day by day course outline, details about accommodations and register online. Camping is available at Powell House Quaker Retreat Center in Old Chatham. To reserve a camping space call 518-794-0025 ext 10 and reference the name of this workshop in your message. Or call 970-275-1525 for any questions.
2008
Friday evening, October 17, 2008 * 7-8:45 PM,
2nd Congregational Church – 16 Court Square Greenfield, MA
Gardening Like the Forest I: Home-Scale Ecological Food Production
Healthy forests maintain, fertilize, and renew themselves, naturally. Wouldn’t you like to grow an abundant food-producing ecosystem like this in your back yard? You can! Edible forest gardens mimic the structure and function of natural forests through all their stages of development and grow food, fuel, fiber, fodder, fertilizers, farmaceuticals, and fun. We can meet our own needs and regenerate healthy ecosystems at the same time! This talk is a benefit in support of Valley Community Land Trust. Suggested donation: $10. No one turned away for lack of funds. More info at http://www.vclt.org.
Saturday, October 18, 2008 * 9a-4pm Shelburne Line Road - Colrain, MA
Gardening Like the Forest II: Case Studies in Home Garden Design
How might we apply the principles and ideas of forest gardening to actual sites where people live in our region? This “walk and talk” workshop will use Valley Community Land Trust home sites as examples of how to start an edible forest garden. Join us as we learn to articulate design goals, analyze and assess sites, schematically design landscapes, and develop ideas for perennial polycultures of multipurpose plants. Bring your own lunch and be ready to be outdoors most of the day – rain or shine. We highly recommend attending Friday night’s talk before attending this workshop. Sliding scale fee - suggested $50 per person. Limited enrollment – sign up now! More info at http://www.vclt.org.
The Valley Community Land Trust (VCLT) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that holds title to land, considering it neither as private nor public property, but as a sacred resource to be held in trust for present and future generations. Since 1977, when VCLT was incorporated, they have acquired through donations and purchase, over 200 acres of land in Franklin County, MA. This land has provided homes for more than 50 people and provided a base for agriculture, forestry and various cottage industries. www.VCLT.org
Dave Jacke, primary author of the award winning two-volume book Edible Forest Gardens, has studied ecology and design since the 1970s, and has run his own design firm—Dynamics Ecological Design—since 1984. Dave is an engaging and passionate teacher of ecological design and permaculture. He has designed, built, and planted landscapes, homes, farms, and communities in the many parts of the United States, as well as overseas. He holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Simon's Rock College and a M.A. in Landscape Design from the Conway School of Landscape Design. www.edibleforestgardens.com
November 2006 - March 2007
An Introduction to Permaculture
Fundamentals of Sustainable Design
at Greenfield Community College, Greenfield, MA
A 7-week course meets Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm
Beginning February 28th
Instructor: Kay McGrenaghan Cafasso
This is an affordable introduction to the world of permaculture. We will meet to explore the principles and ethics of permaculture design, practical tools for creating sustainable human communities that integrate, and even regenerate, natural systems. We will apply these principles at our own local level regarding: urban or rural buildings & gardens; land use; community development; food, energy and water infrastructures. Join us and become inspired!
To register go to:
http://catalog.gcc.mass.edu/schedule/noncredit/
and select course # CSW 629
Ecological Landscaping Association's Annual Winter Conference & Eco-Marketplace
Creating Sustainable Landscapes & Healthy Communities
March 1-3, 2007
MassMutual Center, Springfield, MA
This year the Ecological Landscaping Association (ELA) is hosting its 13th Annual Conference and Eco-Marketplace at the MassMutual Center In Springfield. For three days, March 1-3, the ELA will host 45 vendors, 22 speakers (w/ 2 keynotes), 25 sessions, a full day pre-conference Soil Foodweb workshop and 15 demonstrations. There will be presentations, products and services that provide green solutions for the landscape– for both homeowners and professionals alike.
This exciting annual conference features keynotes by Paul Stamets and Elaine Ingham. Michael Pollan, author of Botany of Desire, calls Mr. Stamets a visionary whose revelation on "the possibilities fungi hold for healing the environment will fill you with wonder and hope." Dr. Elaine Ingham is one of the world's preeminent experts on soil fertility and health. Her research provides deep insight into the relationship between soil and plants.
The conference will include many speakers, demonstrations, workshops and vendors. Conference tracks will include a Friday track led by Dave Jacke, leading proponent of permaculture design and author of the recently published and very comprehensive series, Edible Forest Gardens. There will also be a full day Pre-Conference workshop led by Dr. Elaine Ingham.
Please join us in celebrating green solutions for the landscape!
For more information visit: www.ecolandscaping.org
NEW ENGLAND SOS
a self-organized sustainability open space
Creating sustainability right here, right now!
February 3-4
@ Sirius Community, Shutesbury, MA
register online now:
http://newenglandsos.wetpaint.com
Spring Gathering 2006
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